Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Dodge Stratus | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5800 190 lb-ft@4850 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 108.0 in | -4.5 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 191.2 in | -19.9 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.6 in | 0.3 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 54.9 in | 11.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3351 lb. | 3231 lb. | 120 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 16.0 gal. | -0.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 37.6 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 55.2 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 52.5 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.3 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 35.8 in | 3.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 54.7 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 53.1 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 38.1 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 50.6 ft3 |
2007 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review |
2007 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |
2006 Dodge Stratus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Plenty of leg room for driver and passenger see full Dodge Stratus review |